Forest Supervisor's Office
2800 Ocoee Street N
Cleveland TN 37312
(423) 476-9700
(423) 476-9721 (Fax)PLEASE NOTE: This is an information and administrative office located in Cleveland, TN and is not actually in the forest.

Donley Cabin

Looking for a unique place to stay? The Donley cabin is a primitive cabin, with no running water or electricity. Visits from mice and other wildlife are not uncommon. Inside there is a full size metal bed (with plywood as a base for visitor’s bedding), two bunk beds and kitchen table with chairs. Rocking chairs on the front porch provide the perfect stage to enjoy the secluded setting. The outhouse is just steps away. Wood for the fireplace and outside grill can be gathered in the nearby forest. The parking area is a quarter-mile walk from the cabin and includes a log foot bridge across North River.

At a Glance

Fees

Fee is $35 per night by reservation only. Reservations can be made from 1 to 360 days in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov.

Open Season:

Open Year Round

Restrictions:

There is a six-person limit, and a 3-day stay limit. The cabin is available year round, but fall months are the most popular. Tent camping is not permitted.

Closest Towns:

Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Restroom:

Pit Toilet

General Information

Directions: From Tellico Plains - turn onto TN 165 for approximately 5 miles, turn right onto FR 210 going past Ranger Station, for about 10 miles. Turn left on FR 217. Parking lot will be approximately 5 miles upstream.